The maids entered the room with an endless array of flowers. Abril wondered what this was all about. The room was filled with flowers of all types and colors, though there were no roses. As she watched, Abril asked, "What is all this?"
"His Majesty ordered us to bring these flowers for the princess," one of the maids replied.
"I don't want them, take them away."
"We can't do that, princess. His Majesty would be angry with us if we disobey his orders."
"I don't want them."
"Please, princess, accept the flowers. They are not to blame for anything."
The maids pleaded with the princess for several hours until, in the end, she accepted the flowers. After the maids left, Abril stared at the flowers, a sweet aroma filling the room. It was a beautiful gesture from the king, but she couldn't
